The Firedome has a drag coefficient of 0.6, indicating a moderate level of aerodynamic efficiency.
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Drag Coefficient Cd
0.6
Body & Dimensions
The Firedome is a Station wagon (estate) with 6 seats and 5 doors. It has a length of 5404 mm (212.76 in.), width of 1963 mm (77.28 in.), and height of 1588 mm (62.52 in.). The wheelbase is 3188 mm (125.51 in.), with a front track of 1430 mm (56.3 in.) and rear track of 1513 mm (59.57 in.). The minimum turning circle is 13 m (42.65 ft.).
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Body Type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
6
Doors
5
Length
5404 mm 212.76 in.
Width
1963 mm 77.28 in.
Height
1588 mm 62.52 in.
Wheelbase
3188 mm 125.51 in.
Front Track
1430 mm 56.3 in.
Rear Track
1513 mm 59.57 in.
Min Turning Circle
13 m 42.65 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The car model is Firedome and it runs on Petrol (Gasoline) fuel type.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Firedome is a V8, rear-wheel drive car with a 4.5L engine that produces 160 HP and 339 Nm of torque. It has a 3-speed manual transmission and uses a carburetor for fuel delivery. The car has an independent coil spring suspension in the front and leaf spring suspension in the rear. The engine has a 7.1:1 compression ratio and naturally aspirated.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
160 Hp @ 4400 rpm.
Power Per Litre
35.4 Hp/l
Torque
339 Nm @ 2000 rpm. 250.03 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm.
Engine Model Code
S16-1001
Engine Displacement
4524 cm3 276.07 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
92.075 mm 3.63 in.
Piston Stroke
84.931 mm 3.34 in.
Compression Ratio
7.1
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Carburettor
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Coolant
21.7 l 22.93 US qt | 19.09 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
3 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent coil spring
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Brakes
None
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Front Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Rear Brakes
Drum, 305 mm
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for DeSoto - Firedome All-Steel Station Wagon (facelift 1953)
The Firedome has 6 seats.
The Firedome is a Station wagon (estate).
The length of the Firedome is 5404 mm (212.76 in.).
The drag coefficient of the Firedome is 0.6.
The Firedome's drag coefficient of 0.6 indicates moderate aerodynamic efficiency compared to other cars.
The drag coefficient of a car is affected by factors such as its shape, surface roughness, and frontal area.
This car uses Petrol (Gasoline) as fuel.
The model of this car is Firedome.
The Firedome has a V8, internal combustion engine.
The Firedome has 2 valves per cylinder.
The Firedome has a 3-speed manual transmission.
The car has drum brakes on both the front and rear axles.
The drum brakes are adequate for everyday driving, but may not be as effective as disc brakes in more demanding situations.
Drum brakes generate more heat and dust than disc brakes, which can lead to reduced braking effectiveness over time.
The top speed of the Firedome is electronically limited to 180 mph.
Yes, the Firedome is available with a 7-speed manual transmission.
The fuel economy of the Firedome is estimated to be 15 mpg city and 22 mpg highway.
The Firedome is powered by a 1.3L engine with 98 bhp and 135 Nm of torque.
The Firedome comes equipped with features such as airbags, ABS, EBD, and traction control.
The Firedome achieves a fuel efficiency of 18 kmpl in the city and 25 kmpl on the highway.
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